Quick swab test slashes unnecessary antibiotic use in ICU pneumonia care
NCT ID NCT06272994
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether telling doctors the results of a rapid nasal swab test could help them stop using a strong antibiotic (vancomycin) sooner in adults with pneumonia in the intensive care unit. The trial involved 277 participants and compared the usual approach to one where doctors got a page alert if the swab was negative. The goal was to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and its side effects while keeping patients safe.
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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